Monday Menu: Fall Flavors

For our "Monday Menu" this week it is only appropriate we feature Thanksgiving. 

Thanksgiving inspired menus are perfect for a fall wedding or event. Below are a few menus to inspire you.

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Some of the fall flavors that come to mind for a Thanksgiving inspired menu are pumpkin, maple, apples, sweet potatoes, etc.  If you are planning an event or wedding in the fall, feature a few of these fall flavors. 

We have put together a sample menu that could be featured at fall wedding or event. 

• Mixed Greens with Sliced Pears Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts Drizzled with a Pear Vinaigrette 
• Butternut Squash Soup 
• Assortment of Freshly Baked Breads
• Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney
• Sweet Potato Gratin
• Sorghum glazed carrots with GA pecans
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Square, Mini Apple Spice Donuts, Mini Cranberry Apple Pie
• Cider Bar

Is your mouth watering yet? The key to a great fall menu is to feature food items that remind your guests of a home cooked meal.

Check out our featured fall recipe.  

Apple Cranberry Crumble

For the filling:

• 3 cups (about 4) peeled gala apples, sliced
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2/3 cup honey or agave*
• cooking spray such as Smart Balance

For the topping:

• 3/4 cup dry quick-cooking oats
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp light butter, melted (such as Land O Lakes)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Combine apples, cranberries along with the rest of the filling ingredients in a bowl. Pour into baking dish and even out with a spoon.
•  In another bowl, combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over apple/cranberry mixture.
•  Bake uncovered, for 55-60 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Serve warm.

 We hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Check back next Monday for more menu ideas.